The News-Herald;
Fairfield, Clay, Nebraska
16 March 1900
Azariah B. Palmer was born at Marcillons (sp. Marcellus), N.Y. At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Genesee county, N.Y., and at the age of 23 moved to Marion county, Ohio. At the age of 28 years was married to Mary A. Lewis, Dec. 8, 1839. Moved to Knox county, Ill., in 1841. Moved to Johnson county, Iowa in 1844, in 1850 returned to Knox county, Ill. In 1853 moved to Monmouth, Ill., in 1865 to Kewanee, Ill., in 1879 came to Hastings, Nebr., in 1887 moved to Fairfield; died March 9, 1900 at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 20 days. Wherever he has lived he has made a good many friends by his upright and Christian life, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He united with the Freewill Baptist Church in the year 1849 and has been a faithful follower of Christ ever since, wherever he has lived holding positions of trust in the church. By the union in marriage there were born to them eight children, four girls and four boys, of which only three sons remain.Their married life was of long duration, being married 60 years last Dec. 8.
He was a faithful consisent follower of Christ for more than a half century, and though the last few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vison grew clearer and brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast.
He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving, devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased, Saturday at 11 A.M., conducted by Rev. L. C. Lemon of the Methodist Church, assisted by J. P. Davis of the Christian Church.
The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield cemetery to await the call of Him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet.
To be for such a slumber meet;
With holy confidence to sing,
That death has lost it's venomed sting.
Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest,
Whose (sp. Who's) waking is supremely blest!
No fear, no foe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.
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This is a transcription of a second obituary for Azariah B. Palmer found in the possession of his great granddaughter Burdetta Rice. No source was given. It is an old yellowed newspaper clipping, some of which is illegible.
AZARIAH B. PALMER
Was born at Marcellus, N. Y., April 19, 1811 and died at his home in Fairfield, March 9, 1900.
He moved to Marion County, Ohio, at the age of twenty three years and when twenty eight years of age was married to Miss Mary A. Lewis. Of this union eight children were born, three of whom with their mother survive him.
He was a consistant follower of Christ for more than half a century, though living the past few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vision grew clearer brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast. He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving and devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased Saturday, March 10, at 11:00a.m. condcted by the Rev. Lemon of the M.E. Church and by Rev. Davis of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield Cemetery to await the call of him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh how sweet to be for such a slumber meet with holy confidence to sing; That death has lost it's venom sting. Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest. Who's waking is supremly blest. No Fear, no (?) shall dim that hour (?) manifest the Savior's power.
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FAMILY NOTE: Even though both obituaries state Fairfield Cemetery as his burial site, there is no record of his burial in the cemetery. No stone has been found. Bills for the casket, vault, use of the hearse and for digging the grave were found in his probate record at the Clay county courthouse. He is probably buried in the Fairfield cemetery but there is no marker at this date.
The only A. B. Palmer in this cemetery is Alexander Palmer and his wife Mary Younger. This is not the same family. Alexander is an immigrant from Scotland.
Azariah's third living son, Marion Stanton Palmer and Marion's wife, Harriet E. (Turner) Palmer, are buried in the Fairfield Cemtery.
Azariah and Mary lost three of their children, Elsey (1847-1863), Marilla (1851-1852)and Adelia (1853-1853) when they were just children.
Fairfield, Clay, Nebraska
16 March 1900
Azariah B. Palmer was born at Marcillons (sp. Marcellus), N.Y. At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Genesee county, N.Y., and at the age of 23 moved to Marion county, Ohio. At the age of 28 years was married to Mary A. Lewis, Dec. 8, 1839. Moved to Knox county, Ill., in 1841. Moved to Johnson county, Iowa in 1844, in 1850 returned to Knox county, Ill. In 1853 moved to Monmouth, Ill., in 1865 to Kewanee, Ill., in 1879 came to Hastings, Nebr., in 1887 moved to Fairfield; died March 9, 1900 at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 20 days. Wherever he has lived he has made a good many friends by his upright and Christian life, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He united with the Freewill Baptist Church in the year 1849 and has been a faithful follower of Christ ever since, wherever he has lived holding positions of trust in the church. By the union in marriage there were born to them eight children, four girls and four boys, of which only three sons remain.Their married life was of long duration, being married 60 years last Dec. 8.
He was a faithful consisent follower of Christ for more than a half century, and though the last few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vison grew clearer and brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast.
He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving, devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased, Saturday at 11 A.M., conducted by Rev. L. C. Lemon of the Methodist Church, assisted by J. P. Davis of the Christian Church.
The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield cemetery to await the call of Him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet.
To be for such a slumber meet;
With holy confidence to sing,
That death has lost it's venomed sting.
Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest,
Whose (sp. Who's) waking is supremely blest!
No fear, no foe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.
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This is a transcription of a second obituary for Azariah B. Palmer found in the possession of his great granddaughter Burdetta Rice. No source was given. It is an old yellowed newspaper clipping, some of which is illegible.
AZARIAH B. PALMER
Was born at Marcellus, N. Y., April 19, 1811 and died at his home in Fairfield, March 9, 1900.
He moved to Marion County, Ohio, at the age of twenty three years and when twenty eight years of age was married to Miss Mary A. Lewis. Of this union eight children were born, three of whom with their mother survive him.
He was a consistant follower of Christ for more than half a century, though living the past few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vision grew clearer brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast. He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving and devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased Saturday, March 10, at 11:00a.m. condcted by the Rev. Lemon of the M.E. Church and by Rev. Davis of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield Cemetery to await the call of him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh how sweet to be for such a slumber meet with holy confidence to sing; That death has lost it's venom sting. Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest. Who's waking is supremly blest. No Fear, no (?) shall dim that hour (?) manifest the Savior's power.
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FAMILY NOTE: Even though both obituaries state Fairfield Cemetery as his burial site, there is no record of his burial in the cemetery. No stone has been found. Bills for the casket, vault, use of the hearse and for digging the grave were found in his probate record at the Clay county courthouse. He is probably buried in the Fairfield cemetery but there is no marker at this date.
The only A. B. Palmer in this cemetery is Alexander Palmer and his wife Mary Younger. This is not the same family. Alexander is an immigrant from Scotland.
Azariah's third living son, Marion Stanton Palmer and Marion's wife, Harriet E. (Turner) Palmer, are buried in the Fairfield Cemtery.
Azariah and Mary lost three of their children, Elsey (1847-1863), Marilla (1851-1852)and Adelia (1853-1853) when they were just children.
The News-Herald;
Fairfield, Clay, Nebraska
16 March 1900
Azariah B. Palmer was born at Marcillons (sp. Marcellus), N.Y. At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Genesee county, N.Y., and at the age of 23 moved to Marion county, Ohio. At the age of 28 years was married to Mary A. Lewis, Dec. 8, 1839. Moved to Knox county, Ill., in 1841. Moved to Johnson county, Iowa in 1844, in 1850 returned to Knox county, Ill. In 1853 moved to Monmouth, Ill., in 1865 to Kewanee, Ill., in 1879 came to Hastings, Nebr., in 1887 moved to Fairfield; died March 9, 1900 at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 20 days. Wherever he has lived he has made a good many friends by his upright and Christian life, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He united with the Freewill Baptist Church in the year 1849 and has been a faithful follower of Christ ever since, wherever he has lived holding positions of trust in the church. By the union in marriage there were born to them eight children, four girls and four boys, of which only three sons remain.Their married life was of long duration, being married 60 years last Dec. 8.
He was a faithful consisent follower of Christ for more than a half century, and though the last few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vison grew clearer and brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast.
He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving, devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased, Saturday at 11 A.M., conducted by Rev. L. C. Lemon of the Methodist Church, assisted by J. P. Davis of the Christian Church.
The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield cemetery to await the call of Him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet.
To be for such a slumber meet;
With holy confidence to sing,
That death has lost it's venomed sting.
Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest,
Whose (sp. Who's) waking is supremely blest!
No fear, no foe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.
----------------
This is a transcription of a second obituary for Azariah B. Palmer found in the possession of his great granddaughter Burdetta Rice. No source was given. It is an old yellowed newspaper clipping, some of which is illegible.
AZARIAH B. PALMER
Was born at Marcellus, N. Y., April 19, 1811 and died at his home in Fairfield, March 9, 1900.
He moved to Marion County, Ohio, at the age of twenty three years and when twenty eight years of age was married to Miss Mary A. Lewis. Of this union eight children were born, three of whom with their mother survive him.
He was a consistant follower of Christ for more than half a century, though living the past few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vision grew clearer brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast. He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving and devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased Saturday, March 10, at 11:00a.m. condcted by the Rev. Lemon of the M.E. Church and by Rev. Davis of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield Cemetery to await the call of him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh how sweet to be for such a slumber meet with holy confidence to sing; That death has lost it's venom sting. Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest. Who's waking is supremly blest. No Fear, no (?) shall dim that hour (?) manifest the Savior's power.
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FAMILY NOTE: Even though both obituaries state Fairfield Cemetery as his burial site, there is no record of his burial in the cemetery. No stone has been found. Bills for the casket, vault, use of the hearse and for digging the grave were found in his probate record at the Clay county courthouse. He is probably buried in the Fairfield cemetery but there is no marker at this date.
The only A. B. Palmer in this cemetery is Alexander Palmer and his wife Mary Younger. This is not the same family. Alexander is an immigrant from Scotland.
Azariah's third living son, Marion Stanton Palmer and Marion's wife, Harriet E. (Turner) Palmer, are buried in the Fairfield Cemtery.
Azariah and Mary lost three of their children, Elsey (1847-1863), Marilla (1851-1852)and Adelia (1853-1853) when they were just children.
Fairfield, Clay, Nebraska
16 March 1900
Azariah B. Palmer was born at Marcillons (sp. Marcellus), N.Y. At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Genesee county, N.Y., and at the age of 23 moved to Marion county, Ohio. At the age of 28 years was married to Mary A. Lewis, Dec. 8, 1839. Moved to Knox county, Ill., in 1841. Moved to Johnson county, Iowa in 1844, in 1850 returned to Knox county, Ill. In 1853 moved to Monmouth, Ill., in 1865 to Kewanee, Ill., in 1879 came to Hastings, Nebr., in 1887 moved to Fairfield; died March 9, 1900 at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 20 days. Wherever he has lived he has made a good many friends by his upright and Christian life, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He united with the Freewill Baptist Church in the year 1849 and has been a faithful follower of Christ ever since, wherever he has lived holding positions of trust in the church. By the union in marriage there were born to them eight children, four girls and four boys, of which only three sons remain.Their married life was of long duration, being married 60 years last Dec. 8.
He was a faithful consisent follower of Christ for more than a half century, and though the last few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vison grew clearer and brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast.
He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving, devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased, Saturday at 11 A.M., conducted by Rev. L. C. Lemon of the Methodist Church, assisted by J. P. Davis of the Christian Church.
The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield cemetery to await the call of Him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet.
To be for such a slumber meet;
With holy confidence to sing,
That death has lost it's venomed sting.
Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest,
Whose (sp. Who's) waking is supremely blest!
No fear, no foe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.
----------------
This is a transcription of a second obituary for Azariah B. Palmer found in the possession of his great granddaughter Burdetta Rice. No source was given. It is an old yellowed newspaper clipping, some of which is illegible.
AZARIAH B. PALMER
Was born at Marcellus, N. Y., April 19, 1811 and died at his home in Fairfield, March 9, 1900.
He moved to Marion County, Ohio, at the age of twenty three years and when twenty eight years of age was married to Miss Mary A. Lewis. Of this union eight children were born, three of whom with their mother survive him.
He was a consistant follower of Christ for more than half a century, though living the past few years the physical sight grew dim and the step more tottering, his spiritual vision grew clearer brighter and his faith stronger and more steadfast. He was a kind and affectionate father, a loving and devoted husband and an honored and respected neighbor.
The funeral services were held in the home of the deceased Saturday, March 10, at 11:00a.m. condcted by the Rev. Lemon of the M.E. Church and by Rev. Davis of the Christian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Fairfield Cemetery to await the call of him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life."
Asleep in Jesus! Oh how sweet to be for such a slumber meet with holy confidence to sing; That death has lost it's venom sting. Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest. Who's waking is supremly blest. No Fear, no (?) shall dim that hour (?) manifest the Savior's power.
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FAMILY NOTE: Even though both obituaries state Fairfield Cemetery as his burial site, there is no record of his burial in the cemetery. No stone has been found. Bills for the casket, vault, use of the hearse and for digging the grave were found in his probate record at the Clay county courthouse. He is probably buried in the Fairfield cemetery but there is no marker at this date.
The only A. B. Palmer in this cemetery is Alexander Palmer and his wife Mary Younger. This is not the same family. Alexander is an immigrant from Scotland.
Azariah's third living son, Marion Stanton Palmer and Marion's wife, Harriet E. (Turner) Palmer, are buried in the Fairfield Cemtery.
Azariah and Mary lost three of their children, Elsey (1847-1863), Marilla (1851-1852)and Adelia (1853-1853) when they were just children.
